RE: Hyperthreading & 8.0

On Mon, 2002-09-23 at 14:22, Ryan wrote:
> What does hyperthreading provide?
> 

Quote:

"About Hyper-Threading technology
The Intel Xeon processor family introduces the multithreading design
techniques of Hyper-Threading technology. This innovation allows an
operating system to view a single physical processor as if it were two
logical processors, significantly increasing server response time,
transactions and workload performance. To accomplish this, processors
enabled with Hyper-Threading technology manage incoming data from two
different instruction threads, similar to a person listening and
responding simultaneously to two phone calls. Designed to improve system
performance and efficiency, Hyper-Threading technology will be featured
in the upcoming Intel Xeon processor MP for multiprocessing systems due
later this quarter.

Initial tests have shown that Hyper-Threading technology can
significantly improve the number of simultaneous Web transactions and
users that servers can handle. The technology can increase the speed and
quality of multitasking capabilities for server users who run unique
applications simultaneously."

http://www.intel.com/technology/hyperthread/

Regards,
	Jim H